Bruno Frank Bracchy unexpectedly passed away Monday, Dec. 19, 2022 at his home in the presence of his loving wife and children.
He is the son of stock car racing legend, Bruno “Brackey,” who was also known as “The Flying Mailman.” Bruno learned to turn wrenches and build racing engines during his father’s career and continued his love for auto racing throughout his adult life. Those experiences led him to an early career as a high performance mechanic for Baldwin Chevrolet. He was always willing to share his “motorhead” knowledge.
Bruno became a New York City Fireman in January of 1970. He started his career in Engine Company 283 in Brownsville, Brooklyn. He continued on to Engine Company 269 in Park Slope, Brooklyn. He became the lead chauffeur for Ladder Company 165, also known as The St. Albans Sleepless Knights. He was known as the ladder company’s in-house chef. His career was cut short in November of 1984 due to a life-threatening, line of duty injury.
Bruno married Michele Dale on May 15, 1971. They spent the next 52 years together raising their three children and enjoying their five grandchildren. He lived every day for his wife, children and grandchildren. He was his grandchildren’s biggest fan in everything that they did and could be found cheering them on whether it was at their sporting events or in the backyard. Bruno shared his love for cooking food and eating it with his entire family. He was a lover of the outdoors who enjoyed hunting,fishing, gardening and caring for his property.
Bruno is survived by his wife Michele and their three children and their families: Beau, Kimberly, Raegan, Bryce and Tanner Bracchy; Nicole Bracchy, Alan Warner and Tallulah Warner; and Rachel Bracchy, Rory Curneen and Dorian Brisbane. He is also survived by two sisters and their families: Carolyn Ango and Richard Ango; Joanne and Scott Sarceno, Kerryn Sarceno Reilly and Kristina Sarceno Calcerrada; and his sister-in-law Barbara King and her husband John King.
Bruno was predeceased by his parents Bruno and Carolyn Bracchy; brother in-law Richard P. Ango, his granddaughter, Dahlia Bea Warner and sister-in-law Donna Marrow.
Calling hours will be held for Bruno Tuesday, Dec. 27, from 3 - 7 p.m. at Hall and Peet Funeral Home in Delhi. A celebration of life will be held in the spring on a date and time to be announced.
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